📷 Photo by Martti Salmi on UnsplashMecklenburg Lake District by motorhome
A fairy-tale castle in Schwerin, then lakeside towns around the Müritz, the largest lake lying entirely in Germany, ending at Rheinsberg Palace.
- Distance
- 188 km (117 mi)
- Driving
- 2 h 35 min
- Suggested days
- 4
- Stops
- 8
- Countries
- Germany
- Updated
- July 31, 2026
At a glance: 4-day road trip of about 188 km (117 mi) with 8 stops, from Schwerin to Rheinsberg Palace. About 2 h 35 min of driving in total.
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Route description
Schwerin, the capital of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, is known for its castle on an island in the lake; allow time for the gardens and the old town. Then take the B192 east through farmland and small villages.
Plau am See is a relaxed little town with a lift bridge and a castle tower, on the lake of the same name. Malchow has an old town on an island linked by a swing bridge, and a good organ museum in the former convent church.
Waren, on the northern shore of the Müritz, is the main base for boat trips and cycling. East of the lake, the Müritz National Park is a mosaic of woods, bogs and lakes where ospreys and cranes breed; it is best explored by bike from Federow or other access points.
Continue to Neustrelitz, a Baroque planned town, and south into Brandenburg to Rheinsberg Palace. The region is flat, uncrowded outside July and August, and made for motorhomes, with many campsites and pitches on the water; mosquitoes can be fierce on still summer evenings.
Stop-by-stop itinerary
In driving order. Distances are estimates between consecutive stops.
- 1Start
Schwerin
Germany - 21 km
Schwerin Castle
HistorySchwerin, GermanyA turreted palace on an island in Lake Schwerin, home to the state parliament and a museum. The castle garden is free to stroll.
- 373 km
Plau am See
Germany - 413 km
Malchow
Germany - 522 km
Waren (Müritz)
Germany - 67 km
Müritz National Park
NatureFederow, GermanyLakes, bogs and beech forest east of the Müritz, with ospreys nesting in summer. Walk or cycle from the Federow information point; cars are restricted inside the park.
- 731 km
Neustrelitz
Germany - 840 km
Rheinsberg Palace
HistoryRheinsberg, GermanyThe lakeside palace where the young Frederick the Great spent what he called his happiest years, with a park running along Lake Grienerick.
Suggested stages and overnight stops
4 days, split by driving time. Campsites from OpenStreetMap: check opening dates before you go.
- Day 1: Schwerin → Plau am See · 74 km · 1 h 01 minOn the way: Schwerin Castle.Overnight nearby, for example: Naturcamping Zwei Seen (3 km); Wald- und Seeblick Camp (4 km).
- Day 2: Plau am See → Malchow · 13 km · 0 h 11 minOvernight nearby, for example: SEEBOOTECH (1 km); Naturcamping Malchow (4 km).
- Day 3: Malchow → Neustrelitz · 60 km · 0 h 50 minOn the way: Waren (Müritz), Müritz National Park.Overnight nearby, for example: Reisemobilstellplatz am Zierker See (< 1 km); Havelberge (8 km).
- Day 4: Neustrelitz → Rheinsberg Palace · 40 km · 0 h 33 minOvernight nearby, for example: Campingplatz Warenthin (3 km); Camping am Reiherholz (7 km).
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. July and August are the busiest months: book campsites early.
Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons
Practical notes for the road
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
Road rules and fees change. Check official sources before you travel.
FAQs
How long is Mecklenburg Lake District by motorhome?
4-day road trip of about 188 km (117 mi) with 8 stops, from Schwerin to Rheinsberg Palace. About 2 h 35 min of driving in total.
How many days do you need for Mecklenburg Lake District by motorhome?
We suggest 4 days: about 2 h 35 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.
Where does Mecklenburg Lake District by motorhome start and end?
It starts in Schwerin and ends in Rheinsberg Palace.
Which countries does Mecklenburg Lake District by motorhome pass through?
Germany.
Where can you camp along Mecklenburg Lake District by motorhome?
OpenStreetMap lists 156 campsites and motorhome stopovers within 20 km of the stops on this route. For example: Hangar 19 Schwerin, Campingplatz Retgendorf and Naturcamping Zwei Seen.
When is the best time for Mecklenburg Lake District by motorhome?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
